Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB472 — Court fines and fees; waiver of fees for indigent defendant.

Last action — Continued from last session

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House of Delegates
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill allows waiving court fines and fees for indigent defendants.

This bill provides a framework for courts to waive fines and fees for individuals who cannot afford to pay them due to their financial status. It aims to support those considered indigent by alleviating their financial burdens related to court costs.

What this means for you
  • Workers: For workers struggling financially, this legislation aims to remove barriers to accessing the court system due to inability to pay fines.
  • Families: This bill could alleviate financial stress for families dealing with legal issues by reducing the burden of court costs.

Summary

Court fines and fees; waiver of fees for indigent defendant.

Bill Text

We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.

Read SB472 on the official Virginia source →

Action History

  1. S Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)

  2. S Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

  3. S Reported from Courts of Justice and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (9-Y 6-N)

  4. S Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB472)

  5. S Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  6. S Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100659D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 6 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations

Passed 15 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 15000
Total 15000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Adam P. Ebbin — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea

Official roll call →

Reported from Courts of Justice and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

Passed 9 Yea · 6 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 9600
Total 9600
% of votes cast 60%40%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Nay
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Nay
Mark J. Peake — Nay
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Nay
Russet Perry — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Nay
Saddam Azlan Salim — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Nay

Official roll call →

Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB472 do?
Court fines and fees; waiver of fees for indigent defendant.
Who sponsors SB472?
SB472 is sponsored by R. Creigh Deeds.
What is the current status of SB472?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB472?
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